Monday, May 13, 2013

Inspired by older riders...
Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking about the Sea to Sea at Westdale Reformed Church in Hamilton.  While there, I met up with two older adults who blew me away.  Mr. Slagter still rides 10,000 km per year, and he is a senior citizen.  He rides for charity (Bike for Bibles).  Mrs. VanHoeve, who I think is in her 80's, has just recently hung up her bike due to Parkinsons.  Up until very recently we used to see her bombing down Snake Road as we churned our way up. She'd always have a cheery wave, and if I'd see her at a church bazaar during the year, no matter how foul the weather, her first question would always be "So did you ride this morning? I did." I will be riding for them and all the other older adults who inspire me.

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